123jump.com Staff
20 May, 2008
New York City
European markets closed lower across the region led by a sharp decline in the UK and Swedish indexes. Crude oil prices reached another record above $129 a barrel, sparking fears of sustained inflation in the region. DAX 30 index in Germany and CAC 40 index in France dropped 1.5% and 1.7% respectively. German confidence fell on worries related to strong euro and rising inflation dominated the news. Auto sales in European markets rose nearly 10% in April.
123jump.com Staff
20 May, 2008
New York City
Crude oil in London traded at t record high, sparking fears of rising inflation in the region. Crude oil prices have risen nearly 30% in the last three months when valued in the U.S. dollar and nearly 18% in euro. The prediction of higher crude oil prices put investors on the defensive. Commodities related stocks fell after a broker encouraged investors to trade out of the sector for now. BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Antofagasta fell on profit taking.
123jump.com Staff
20 May, 2008
New York City
U.S. stocks turned lower after April wholesale inflation rose. The rise in inflation put investors on the defensive. Crude oil price surged above $129 a barrel after comments from oil complex investor T Boone Pickens. His comments suggested that the crude oil price may reach higher than $150 a barrel. European markets closed sharply lower led by 2.4% fall in the UK and Sweden. Brazil and Mexico trade lower.
123jump.com Staff
20 May, 2008
New York City
Stocks in Japan declined on the worries that the current U.S. credit market malaise in the U.S. could drag earnings of Japanese companies. Nikkei 225 index fell 0.8% to 14,160. According to a report issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, demand for services in March rose 0.3% after a revised demand increase of 1.6% in February. The Bank of Japan left its key interest rate at 0.5% and said that corporate profits are leveling and economic growth is slowing on rising commodities prices.
123jump.com Staff
20 May, 2008
New York City
U.S. stocks are expected to open lower as crude continue to climb higher and worries related to credit market resurface. European markets at mid day are down between 1% and 1.5% and Asian markets closed lower across the region. Home Depot reported sharply lower earnings on 6.5% fall in same store sales, however, DryShips revenue in the quarter jumped 62%.
123jump.com Staff
19 May, 2008
New York City
European markets edged higher on the rise in commodities and energy prices. The steady rise in the commodities for the thrird week in a row lifted stocks in the sector. Steel companies edged higher as Nippon Steel in Japan is expected to pass on 25% steel price hikes to Toyota and Mitsubishi Heavy. The Bank of France lowered its second quarter economic growth target to 0.3%, half the rate in the first quarter. Milan market index falls 2.1% after the dividend payout.
123jump.com Staff
19 May, 2008
New York City
U.S. stocks closed mildly higher after rallying in the morning. The index of leading indicators rose 0.1% in Apri lifting stocks in the morning and several brokers recommended buying tech and transportations stocks. The morning rally failed to take hold in the afternoon and tech stocks closed lower. Union Pacific, Norfolk southern and Burlinton Northern closed higher. SanDisk fell after the company confirmed softness in April sales.
123jump.com Staff
19 May, 2008
New York City
Chinese coal and other mining companies rose as crude oil price rise lifted spot prices of coal and metals. The earthquake damage and three month old snow storms have put the food and energy supply at a risk in the mainland China. Vegetables, fruits and other food priced have surged and now metal and crude oil prices are rising rapidly. CSI 300 index in Shanghai trading fell 0.6% but Hang Seng index rose 0.5%.
123jump.com Staff
19 May, 2008
New York City
Japanese steelmakers joined the world steel makers in passing higher coal and iron ore prices from Australia and Brazil to automakers in Japan. The sharp revision in steel prices is expected to be effective in the latest negotiations between Nippon Steel and Toyota and Mitsubishi Heavy. Australian iron ore miners have lifted prices of ore by more than 250% in the last five years and now coal prices have jumped 150% in the last two years. Weak U.S. dollar has also contributed to the price hike.
123jump.com Staff
19 May, 2008
New York City
UK stocks closed higher on a sustained rally in commodities and mining related stocks. A sharp rise in crude oil and coal prices lifted stocks in the sector. Crude oil, coal, copper and zinc hovered near record levels and Baltic Dry Index also indicated rising freight rates for commodities. UK newly listed homes asked 1.2% more than in May as sellers expect prices to rise. The private research group indicated that sellers may be forced to sell properties at a lower price.
123jump.com Staff
19 May, 2008
New York City
U.S. stocks edged higher on a rally in tech and transportations stocks. As the earnings season winds down, investors appear to take higher risk and show willingness to pay higher prices for stocks. Broker recommendations lifted Amazon.com, Union Pacific and National City Corp. Campbell Soup reported third quarter revenue rise of 7% to $1.8 billion and earnings gain of 59% to $532 million. Excel Maritime gained after earnings surged 213% on 94% rise in revenue.
123jump.com Staff
19 May, 2008
New York City
U.S. stocks open flat with a negative bias as oil continues to scale new highs in Asian and European trading. Stocks are likely to come under pressure as investors revive the fears of rising inflation and worries of the economic slowdown. Lowes, the second largest hardware retailer chain reported first quarter sales declined 1.3% to $12 billion and earnings fell 18% to $607 million.
123jump.com Staff
16 May, 2008
New York City
The government agency in China reported urban property prices rose 10.1% in April from a year ago and prices of new building rose 11.4% in the month. The property investment surged nearly 25% in the first four months of the year matching the rate in 2007. Shipping and container companies surged after 4% rise in Baltic Dry Index that tracks ocean freights in the world.
123jump.com Staff
16 May, 2008
New York City
British Energy surged 5% after it reported that it exploring merger possibilities with several bidders. British Energy news lifted FTSE 100 index 0.8% to 6,304. British Air reported 45% rise in profit on 3% rise in revenue. Despite the higher fuel costs the operating costs were lower. The airline maintained its estimate of 4% rise in revenue in the current year. London financial service sector hiring was up 10% in April according to a private estimate but the number of applicants increased 20%.
123jump.com Staff
16 May, 2008
New York City
U.S. and European stocks struggled as crude oil traded near record high. Retail and home builder stocks rallied after 8% rise in home starts in April. Inflation in India soared to a new high as manufacturers struggle with rising commodities prices. JC Penney fell after it reported earnings. Copper, aluminum and zinc added between 1.4% and 2.4%.
